AKTEN vs TALWIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 6, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AKTEN and TALWIN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	AKTEN	TALWIN
Rating	72/100	58/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.23 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE	PENTAZOCINE LACTATE
Manufacturer	Thea Pharma	Hospira
Dosage forms	Topical	Injectable
Drug class	Amide Local Anesthetic	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases	Pain

akten talwin

Rating

72/100

58/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.23 /mL

—

Type

Active ingredient

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

PENTAZOCINE LACTATE

Manufacturer

Thea Pharma

Hospira

Dosage forms

Topical

Injectable

Drug class

Amide Local Anesthetic

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases

Pain

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Akten or Talwin?

By our independent rating, Akten scores higher — 3.6 vs 2.9 out of 5 for Talwin. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Akten and Talwin?

Akten contains Lidocaine Hydrochloride, while Talwin contains Pentazocine Lactate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.